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BU52 EYW

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,810 mi
Last recorded70,810 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 EYW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 70,810 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Pass 6 Oct 2021 68,399 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 68,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,676 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 63,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 58,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,814 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 50,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 50,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

management light on

Pass 13 Jun 2016 50,311 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 45,636 miles

Exhaust backbox corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2015 45,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust backbox corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 8 May 2014 42,590 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,511 miles

Offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres and offside rear perishing slightly on sidewalls

Fail 13 Mar 2012 37,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,192 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 32,295 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 32,295 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine under tray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,260 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,488 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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BU52 EYW is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 70,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU52 EYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU52 EYW registered?

BU52 EYW is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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